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SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-5 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    P, Q and R enter into partnership by making investments in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7. After a year 'R invests another Rs. 337600 while 'P' withdrew Rs. 45600. The ratio of investments then changes to 24 : 59 : 167. How much did 'P' invest initially?

    A)  Rs. 141600      

    B)  Rs. 135000

    C)  Rs.  96000                   

    D)  Rs. 45600

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Initial investments \[=3x,\]\[5x\]and \[7x\] \[(3x-45600):5x:(7x+337600)=24:59:167\]\[\therefore \]      \[\frac{3x-45600}{5x}=\frac{24}{59}\] \[\Rightarrow \]               \[x=47200\] \[\therefore \]Initial investment of P\[=47200\times 3\]=Rs. 141600            


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